During December, the Loyal Retainer Festival (Gishi-Sai) would be held at different places in Tokyo such as Honjo Matsuzaka-cho Park, which used to be part of Lord Kira's mansion, and Sengakuji Temple, home to the graves of the Loyal 47. Also, the Hagoita-ichi Ornamental Battledore Fair, is held at Sensoji Temple. In addition to ordinary decoration battledores, artistic battledores like Fujimusume dolls, a Samurai named Benkei and battledores representing contemporary topics are displayed for sale.
The Oshogatu, i.e. Japan New Year, recommendations are New Year Grand Kabuki and New Year Grand Sumo at Kokugikan stadium. The Camellia Festival starts at the end of January on Izu Oshima Island with camellias blooming all over the island.
There are many Ume (Japanese Plum) festivals such as the one in the Yushima Tenmangu Shrine in February and the one at Yoshino Baigo in Ohme in March.
In Tokyo, you may want to start off a wonderful evening with a Japanese-style dinner of your choice (tempura, sukiyaki, or vegetarian cuisine) at the restaurants along Ariake district. After dinner, enjoy a drive through the futuristic Odaiba district and over the Rainbow Bridge and experience a breathtaking winter night view of Tokyo from the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills.
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